Thankfully, there's a local app called MowSnowPros that can help with one of those snowy problems. Through the app, you can request on-demand residential yard services such as lawn mowing, leaf clean-up and, of course, snow removal. You can also request services through the website.

The app is easy to use: simply sign-up, indicate the size and kind of driveway and/or sidewalk you need snow removed from and name the price you're willing to pay. Within 24 hours, someone from MowSnowPros will be at your place with a shovel in hand. Your driveway or sidewalk will be cleared with minimal effort on your part.

In addition to Calgary, MowSnowPros offers its services in Edmonton, Red Deer, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. It'll be available in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Regina soon.

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